1968 Topps #330 Roger Maris PSA 9

1968 Topps #330 Roger Maris PSA 9 - A Quiet Powerhouse Nearing the Finish Line

By the time Roger Maris appeared in the 1968 Topps set, he was playing out the final season of a career that had already carved out a permanent place in baseball history. Best known for his record-breaking 61 home runs in 1961, Maris had spent the last few seasons as a key veteran presence with the St. Louis Cardinals, helping lead them to back-to-back World Series appearances in 1967 and 1968. Though no longer the feared slugger of the early '60s, Maris brought leadership, clutch hitting, and quiet confidence to the Cardinals' clubhouse, wrapping up his career on a championship-caliber team.

The 1968 Topps #330 card captures Maris in the twilight of his playing days, but still wearing the unmistakable look of a man who had once stood atop the baseball world. Set against the distinctive burlap-style border that defines the '68 design, this card offers a clean portrait of Maris in Cardinals red, framed by a minimalist layout that lets the image do the talking. In PSA 9, this example is especially sharp—featuring crisp corners, clean edges, vibrant color, and strong centering. Given the set’s tendency for rough cuts and surface issues, high-grade examples like this are becoming increasingly scarce.

This isn’t just a card—it’s a reflection of how greatness evolves. Roger Maris didn’t chase headlines—he made history, and this card captures a rare, reflective look at a man who had already conquered baseball’s most hallowed record. For collectors of high-grade vintage stars, post-Yankee Maris pieces, or those who appreciate the full arc of a player’s story, this 1968 Topps PSA 9 is a striking and dignified closing chapter—a quiet legend in exceptional condition.